Endrick’s future at Real Madrid has suddenly become one of the more intriguing stories of the summer, with Aston Villa reportedly interested in bringing the Brazilian forward to England on loan.
The 20-year-old arrived in Madrid with enormous expectations after making his name at Palmeiras. However, breaking into a star-studded Real Madrid attack has proved difficult. With several attacking options competing for limited minutes, Endrick could benefit from spending a season somewhere he can play more regularly.
That is where Aston Villa come into the picture.
Villa are reportedly looking for another attacking option, while Ollie Watkins remains their main striker. Bringing in Endrick would give Unai Emery another young, explosive forward capable of playing centrally or from wider positions.
For Endrick, the attraction would be obvious. At this stage of his career, regular competitive football could be extremely valuable. A loan to a Champions League club like Villa would give him the opportunity to play at a high level while continuing his development.
Real Madrid could also view a temporary move as a sensible option. Rather than allowing Endrick to spend another season struggling for minutes, the Spanish giants could use a loan spell to help him gain experience before returning to Madrid as a more complete player.
Aston Villa are not the only club reportedly interested, with other European sides also keeping an eye on his situation. That could make the coming weeks particularly interesting as Madrid decide what is best for the young forward.
Nothing has been finalised yet, but the possibility of seeing Endrick in the Premier League is certainly an exciting one.
For Villa, it could be a major coup. For Endrick, it could be the opportunity he needs to finally show the football world exactly what he can do.
